IADR Education Research Group
The Education Research Group engages scholars involved with the exploration of oral health education aiming at informing, developing and shaping oral health curriculum, assessment, educational policy and dental students’ environment and journey worldwide.
Welcome to Our New ERG Site
With our new ERG site, we will be featuring our activities and plans. We welcome all your suggestions. Please do give us your feedback and let us know what information you would like to see here.
Our ERG Sessions
"Nice to connect with dental education thought leaders at ERG"
This year, we heard from 36 interactive presentations from colleagues from around the globe.
We also had a selection of hands-on workshops, symposia and focus learning sessions.
Hello from the ERG President
Dr Jonathan San Diego
Dear Members of the IADR Education Research Group
I am deeply honoured and excited to serve as your new president. Our group was formed in 1996. I joined ERG in 2008 and witnessed members who contribute to advancing dental education research. I am committed to serve you. I look forward to fostering an inclusive, collaborative and innovative research group where each member’s contributions are valued and celebrated.
ERG OFFICERS
We invite you to be a member of the ERG. Please contact any of the ERG Officers.
ERG News
Read the ERG Newsletter to hear about the latest updates
ERG
Mission
The mission of the Education Research Group:
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To promote and encourage research in the methods and techniques for the teaching and knowledge transfer of the art and science of Dentistry from teacher to student in the academic, hospital, clinic and related environments.
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To encourage and facilitate the presentation, discussion and publication of the related scientific Education Research papers.
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To provide a forum and organization where all aspects of the latest "academic, didactic and tutorial" technology is assessed.
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To encourage an interdisciplinary approach to the investigation of Education and Education Research as it relates to Dentistry and the related Health Sciences.
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To attract dental educators, scientists and clinicians to research in the field of dental education research via related seminars and discussions.
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Where appropriate disseminate and apply the research findings to "education" of the lay public and responsible institutional and governmental bodies.